Old Enough
The Raconteurs Lyrics

You look pretty in your fancy dress
You appear well-dressed and put together, but I sense that you are unhappy despite your outward appearance.

But I detect unhappiness
I can sense that you are not content or satisfied.

You never speak so I have to guess
You don't share your thoughts and feelings, so I have to make assumptions about what's going on in your mind.

You're not free
You feel restricted or held back in some way.

There, maybe when you're old enough
Perhaps in the future, with greater life experience and knowledge, you will understand this perspective.

You'll realize you're not so tough
You will come to the realization that you are not as strong or resilient as you thought you were.

And some days the seas get rough
There will be turbulent times in life that are difficult to navigate.

And you'll see
You will gain a new understanding or perspective.

You're too young to have it figured out
You lack the life experience and knowledge necessary to have everything fully understood or resolved.

You think you know what you're talking about
You are overconfident in your views or opinions.

You think it will all work itself out
You believe that everything will naturally fall into place without effort or intervention.

But we'll see
The future is uncertain and anything could happen.

When I was young I thought I knew
When I was your age, I was equally as confident in my knowledge and understanding.

You probably think you know too
You likely believe that you have everything figured out as well.

Do you? Well do you?
Are you truly confident in your knowledge and understanding?

I was naive just like you
In hindsight, I realize that I was foolish and inexperienced in the same way that you are now.

I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do
I was certain about my goals and aspirations at that age.

Well, what's you gonna do?
What actions will you take to achieve your goals or fulfill your desires?

And how have you gotten by so far
How have you managed to cope or survive up until this point?

Without having a visible scar?
Despite any challenges or difficulties you have faced, you have not endured any visible, physical harm or trauma.

No one knows who you really are
Despite any external appearances or behaviors, no one truly knows your inner thoughts or emotions.

They can't see
Others are not aware of your true feelings or experiences.

The only way you'll ever learn a thing
In order to gain knowledge or understanding, you must accept that you currently know nothing.

Is to admit that you know absolutely nothing
By acknowledging your lack of understanding, you open yourself up to learning and growth.

Think about this carefully
Consider this idea thoughtfully and thoroughly.

You might not get another chance to speak freely
There may be limited opportunities to express yourself openly and honestly in the future.

Maybe when you're old enough
Perhaps with time and experience, you will come to understand this perspective more fully.

You're not free
Despite any outward appearances, you feel restricted or confined in some way.